Located in Shinjuku, the theming is a very well done, and the prices are reasonable. The queue can be quite long, but it is worth the wait. Every bit of wall is covered in posters and images, a life size statue of Newt greets thepatrons, and the food is reasonably priced and delicious.

Pickett’s salad and quiche; don’t let him escape!

Menu items from the official site

Menu items from the official site

The desserts are where the magic is at – literally in this case. The stack of choux cream puffs come with a chibi version of Dumbledore, and once you cast Lumos on them, they light up and smoke pours out. With a little help from the waiter.

Newt’s pancakes have similar magical properties, with disappearing cotton candy.

Every drink that you order gets you one of 12 coasters. They’re random, so you might have to buy a few drinks to get the one you really want.

We tried Gryffindor and the Fire Drake drinks, and we each luckily got our favorite coasters!

More drinks from the official site

More drinks from the official site

You get 60 minutes in the cafe, which you only have to line up for. Entering through the shop adds to the anticipation, as you see all the goods you can indulge in later on.

There is another cafe in Fukuoka too, for those a little too far out of Tokyo. Cafe info at the end of the article.

Next stop on the Wizarding Tour: Toysapiens Wizarding World Market in Harajuku. Perfect for buying Potter related gifts of all kinds, this store has a wonderful mix of merchandise and memorabilia. From hundreds of variety of Funko Pop toys, to models and notebooks.

You can also get up close and personal with some of the beasts from the films: Nifflers, the Occamy, the Zouwu, and even the Mooncalves (which are adorable in person). If you go in costume the staff might even want pictures of you, and you’ll definitely want to try out the “Harry Potter and Me” giant Funko Pop.

If you spend over 10,000 yen in store, you also get a free Niffler keychain.